Big injuries, a bigger win and some massive rumours kept Wasps in the news this weekend.

Rugby reporter Bobby Bridge casts his eyes over some of them and gives his verdict on the likelihood of them proving to be true.

Worcester I wonder?

James Haskell could be set for a move to Worcester Warriors according to TheRugby Paper.

The 32-year-old confirmed earlier this month his second spell at Wasps would end following the culmination of the 2017/18 campaign.

Having gone on the record to say he wants to build on the 75 caps he's already achieved for England, Haskell is almost certainly destined for Aviva Premiership rugby next season.

Worcester's back-to-back wins against Exeter Chiefs and Gloucester has almost certainly ended their relegation fears, director of rugby Alan Solomans will be seeking signings to push them nearer to the middle of the table in 2018/19.

Northampton Saints and Bristol are also possible locations for the back rower.

James Haskell carries into contact against Harlequins

BB verdict: Haskell lives in Northamptonshire so it wouldn't be the biggest of commutes and Worcester would afford him the game time he craves to put himself in the frame for England's World Cup squad. The Warriors are losing Scotland international Dave Denton to Leicester Tigers, so will seek a big-name player to fill that gap. It wouldn't be a big shock if Haskell rocked up at Sixways this summer.

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Rieder: I'll be back

The full extent of Alex Rieder's injury against Exeter Chiefs has yet to be revealed with some reports suggesting it was a knee issue while the likelihood is it was a leg break.

It's particularly cruel on the former Rotherham Titans man who only returned from a dislocated shoulder he suffered in September, in the second-half on Sunday.

Despite his comeback lasting just six minutes, the 26-year-old provided us all with an optimisitc Tweet that carried a GIF of Arnold Schwarzenegger muttering 'I'll be back' from 1980s classic movie, The Terminator.

Kon'nichiwa, Danny?

Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani

Danny Cipriani's next destination could well be the host nation for the next world cup, Japan.

With his hopes of an England recall seemingly over while Eddie Jones is in charge, the 30-year-old's next destination is likely to be abroad with France and Japan leading the list of his likely next ports of call.

The Daily Mail reported over the weekend the Wasps man could be paid £50,000 a game to play in Japan's Top League, and follow in the footsteps of All Blacks legend Dan Carter who is joining Kobe Steelers.

BB verdict: More and more sources are linking Danny with a move to Japan, they've been there long before his announcement was made. Dan Carter has been blasted for his impending switch to Kobe Steelers but that will not bother Cips. A chance to be the sport's poster boy going into the Rugby World Cup in 2019? A chance to experience rugby and life on a different continent once more? It could happen. Aged just 30, however, I still hope he is playing rugby in Europe next season where his talents are put fully to the test.

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Na-thin Hughes

England need a number eight to face Scotland on Saturday, and Eddie Jones has made no bones about it, that man is Nathan Hughes.

Having only made his latest comeback for Wasps off the bench a week ago, the 26-year-old was called up for England duty and is on a crash course to get match fit for the Murrayfield encounter.

With Billy Vunipola and Sam Simmonds out injured, England are pushing the Wasps man in gruelling conditioning sessions.

Hughes told BBC Sport: "The week has been very tough. I've been doing an extra bit of fitness after training and before training, and even did a bit of fitness on the recovery day."

Nathan Hughes has appeared in front of a disciplinary tribunal in London

Top time for Tom

Hooker Tom Cruse was in buoyant mood after the final whistle at the Ricoh Arena. And so he should be. The 28-year-old is making the number two shirt his own and was in great form on Sunday making 12 breaks and 18 tackles. He will be sore today!

Au Revoir, Christian?

Unlike Cipriani and Haskell, Christian Wade is contracted at Wasps beyond the end of the current season, making any summer move particularly unlikely.

That didn't stop www.ruck.co.uk speculating that the man sitting at third in the all-time Premiership try-scoring list is considering a 'big money move' across the channel to France.

Wasps' Christian Wade scores during Wasps' last Champions Cup match

BB verdict: Can't see this one happening. Wadey may have been dropped to the bench for Exeter Chiefs, but he is under contract and is closing down on that Aviva Premiership try-scoring record. He may be six games without crossing the line, but the 26-year-old is still contributing to the Wasps cause.

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Ice bath for Dan

Dan Robson fielded more questions about his England prospects after the final whistle, but there was no questioning his performance against Exeter Chiefs as he continued his spectacular form this season.

The scrum-half shared this picture with half-back partner Danny Cipriani and full-back Willie le Roux after the game.